[the move suits her well; she's quite keen on keeping her back to something solid. she rests a hand over her heart, as though that would steady the hammering.

despite the fear coursing through her, she finds it in her to level her voice. gotta keep it professional, yanno.]

It seems Avalon would see me finish the work here, and...given the state of affairs? I'm not at all surprised. What a state it's in!